Becoming an LPN in Cincinnati

Thirty-five hospitals, 126 nursing homes, and 50 home health agencies serve the 2,214,954 citizens of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Cincinnati, OH area hospitals include Bethesda North Hospital, which has been rated high-performing in 10 specialties, and Jewish Hospital Mercy, which has been rated high-performing in seven specialties. Area nursing homes include Blue Ash Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Harrison Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Home Care and Heartland Home Health and Hospice are among the home health agencies serving the area.

Cincinnati’s 211 healthcare providers employ 6,170 licensed practical nurses. Cincinnati LPN’s earn an average hourly wage of $20.30 and an average annual salary of $42,220. This is among the highest average pay rate for LPN’s in the state of Ohio. Of Ohio LPN’s, only LPN’s in the Cleveland earn higher hourly wages and annual salaries than Cincinnati LPN’s. Cleveland LPN’s earn an average of $20.83 and $43,320. Dayton LPN’s earn an average a $19.81 hourly and $41,200 annually, less than Cincinnati LPN’s.

There are currently two LPN programs operating in Cincinnati, the program at Fortis College-Cincinnati and the program at Cincinnati State Great Oaks. The LPN training program at Fortis College is ranked #10 in the state.